And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
'Not holding fast х kratoon (G2902)] the Head.' He who does not hold Christ solely and supremely does not hold Him at all. Want of firm holding to Christ sets him loose to (pry into, and so) 'tread haughtily (pride himself) on things which he hath seen.' Each must hold fast the Head for himself; not merely be attached to the other members, however high in the body (Alford).
All the body - i:e., all the members (Ephesians 4:16).
Joints, х hafoon (G860)] - the points of union where the supply passes to the different members, furnishing the body with materials of growth.
Bands - the sinews and nerves binding together limb and limb. Faith, love, and peace are the spiritual bands. Compare Colossians 2:2; Colossians 3:14; Ephesians 4:3.
Having nourishment ministered, х epichoreegoumenon (G2023)] - 'receiving free and ample ministration' continually: Greek, 2 Peter 1:5; 2 Peter 1:8.
Knit together - compacted (Ephesians 4:16); firm consolidation.
With the increase of God - i:e., worked by God, the Author and Sustainer of spiritual life, in union with Christ (1 Corinthians 3:6); tending to the honour of God; worthy of its Author.